Tamara Kristen for Marisa believes that elaborate decorations should take a backseat to the contours of a wedding gown. Tamara Kristen, who has designed dresses under the Marisa label for 14 years, has developed a reputation for her understated elegance. Focusing on structure and fit, Kristen says she is not a fan of long, flowy sleeves on a wedding gown, which she says can make a dress look overdone. Instead, Kristen favors an “accented” sleeve, such as a cap sleeve, or a three-quarter-length style. Click here to see our line of Marisa wedding gowns. Click here to visit Marisa's website. . . . . . . . . © 2008 Victoria's Bridal Couture 1302 East Las Olas, Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Affiliation with Southern Formals. Website designed by Microfile.